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Hya all, has anyone ever had a problem with the hydraulic park brake switch, I've just sprung a fluid leak and its not coming out of the any of the 3 main pipes, it appears to be coming from the bottom, of the switch where the wires go for the dash warning light, do I need a new switch or can I get a repair seal kit, or it might be easier to just buy a new switch regardless and be done with it, looks light very awkward to actually get at the switch, has anyone ever had this problem or know where I can aquire one, I was nearly ready to take for the test soon, luckily it decided to leak before I took on the road, any help mutch appreciated thanks kev

Remove it a check for psi numbers on it.
Check the contact wires for normally closed or open configuration. 
Take it to a parts store or look up the switch online.
Seems like that system is gm P30 style and many parts will be GM. OE parts. 
I did some work on one and it seems like the system operated at a fairly high pressure. It's quite possible that the switch will keep the light on and brake on until a couple hundred pounds of pressure .

It's a simple oil pressure switch . Try a hydraulic service place maybe.

Oh I see what you mean now, so it dosent have to be identical to the original, basically it only controls the dash light when releaseing and setting the park brake, there is nothing wrong at all with the control valve, the only problem I'm getting is the hydraulic fluid is leaking at force through the  switch, i had a big puddle under my steering wheel, I have got Mill supply looking  for me from the local freightliner store at the moment, but I will take the pressure switch of the valve in a bit and tommorrow, il hobto a local hydraulic store, they may have one, thanks for that, mutch appreciated, cheers

Amazon.com: Beck/Arnley 201-1087 Stop Light Switch : Automotive
Just a guess

Hya all, I think i may have solved the problem with my parking brake pressure switch, a company called sparex make them, and there are lots of outlets in Europe and UK that sell them, for around 11 euro in Holland, yesterday I managed to get hold of a blanking plug to fit temporarily where the switch was, it has a 1/8 inch npt thread, it looks identical to my old switch, anyway at least the blanking plug has stopped the parking valve from leaking, when I release the brake, I had a massive puddle of power steering fluid on the floor inside under the steering wheel, so at least if anyone else on the forum ever have the same problem, then, you will know what the problem is and it is a very cheap fix, il keep you updated when I've got the switch and fitted it, can't see any reason why it won't work

[kevo0000 - I merged your topics on the switch into a single one.  It's best to keep the information together so folks can follow the discussion.  Michelle]

Just an update, I've just fitted the sparex pressure switch, that I ordered, there is contact when I start engine and parking brake light comes on as it should, but it isn't going out when I release the brakes, Still it was worth trying, il have to carry on looking for the correct part number now, somebody will have one somewhere, it says its an oil pressure switch but perhaps that is what it's meant for, It can be a right headache sometimes searching for various parts,
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Hya all, after being a bit unlucky with the,, switch I bought, I've managed to find the correct one now, i found it on ebay, only prob was they don't ship to UK, so ive bought it and had it sent to one of my suppliers in illinois and he will ship it to me, here are the part nos of the correct switch
1461500 is the original gm part no. Which cross ref to a kendrion shelby  S1749-2113 and that cross ref 5930-00-994-9360 hope this helps if anyone else ever needs one,

The specs for the switch may have the PSI rating on it .    Look for a another switch with a lower value.  IF.. you know that your system is building the correct pressure.

The specs for the switch may have the PSI rating on it .    Look for a another switch with a lower value.  IF.. you know that your system is building the correct pressure.